Cardiff University International Study Centre

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2-Semester Pathway - International Foundation Year in Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture - Continue to Bachelor of Engineering - Architectural Engineering

Cardiff, United Kingdom, Europe

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Program duration

48 months

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Language

English

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Tuition fees

from $27 722

About the program

The International Foundation Year prepares students for university with English language and study skills practice, as well as subject-specific teaching. When students complete the program, they will progress to the first year of their undergraduate degree. Learn more about how humans can work in harmony with the natural world and choose to progress to a degree in architecture, environmental geography or an engineering subject.

Program Details

Degree level:

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Study mode:

In Class

Program duration:

48 months

Features

Details come from the university and can change — always confirm on the program page before you apply.

Key facts

Main subject

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Engineering and Technology

Start months

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January, September, November

Entry requirements

Grade 12 / High School

English language tests

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IELTS

5

PTE Academic

51

Grades

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GPA

50 / 100

Cost

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$13 347

Cost of living / year

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£21 900

≈ $27 722

Tuition

Other fees

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Approx. CAS Deposit

one time

£7,260

Health Insurance Fee (StudyCare)

per year

£450

Charged by the institution on top of tuition.

Scholarships (2)

International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

GBP 2,000–3,000

Awarded automatically

Requirements:

The International Study Centre Undergraduate Progression Scholarship at Cardiff University offers substantial tuition fee discounts for international students progressing from the International Study Centre (ISC) onto eligible undergraduate degree programmes. This scholarship supports academic excellence and helps reduce financial barriers for self-funded students starting their studies in the 2026/27 academic year. # Eligibility Criteria To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must: - Successfully complete their Cardiff University ISC programme (International Foundation Year or International Year One) in the 2025/26 academic year. - Be classified as an international student for fee-paying purposes. - Be self-financed without receiving non-repayable funding from other sources (educational loans are permitted). - Hold an offer for an eligible full-time undergraduate degree programme at Cardiff University commencing in September 2026. - Meet all conditions of their Cardiff University offer by 7 September 2026. - Note: Undergraduate programmes in the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Healthcare are excluded. # Scholarship Value and Conditions The scholarship is awarded as a tuition fee discount applied annually for up to four years of study: - **£2,000 per year** for ISC International Foundation Year and International Year One students upon successful progression. - **£3,000 per year** for ISC International Foundation Year students achieving an overall grade of 75% or higher. - **£3,000 per year** for ISC International Year One students achieving an overall grade of 70% or higher. Additional important conditions include: - The scholarship cannot be used to cover deposit payments and has no cash alternative. - It applies only to full-time, Cardiff campus-based taught programmes and excludes placement, year in industry, or study abroad years. - Students receiving other scholarships, bursaries, or funding covering tuition fees are not eligible. - The scholarship is only available to students who maintain their fee status as overseas (international) students. - If a student defers entry, the scholarship may be transferable upon request while the scheme remains available. - Funding is limited to a maximum of four years even if the programme duration exceeds this. - The scholarship cannot fund repeat years or transfers to non-eligible programmes after enrolment. - Students must meet UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) financial requirements independently of the scholarship. # Application Process No separate application is required. Eligible students holding an offer for a qualifying Cardiff University undergraduate programme will be automatically awarded the scholarship upon enrolment, provided all criteria are met. This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students completing their ISC pathway to receive financial support and continue their academic journey at Cardiff University. Check your eligibility and prepare to apply now for entry in September 2026.

Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarship

Amount not published

Awarded automatically

Study levels: 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate · 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma · 3-Year Bachelor's Degree · 3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree · Integrated Masters · Top-up Degree

Requirements:

The Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarships at Cardiff University offer £10,000 awards to outstanding international students starting eligible undergraduate programmes in autumn 2026. These scholarships recognize academic potential and provide significant financial support to self-funded international students. # Eligibility Criteria To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must: - Be classified as an international student for fee-paying purposes - Be self-financed with no non-repayable funding from external sources - Hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate degree starting in autumn 2026 - Submit a scholarship application by 23:59 (UK time) on 3 April 2026 - Meet the original, published admissions criteria for their programme at the time of application # Exclusions The scholarship is not available for undergraduate programmes in the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Healthcare, including but not limited to: - Dental Hygiene (DipHE), Dental Surgery (BDS), Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene (BSc) - Medicine (MBBCh) and Medicine: Graduate Entry (MBBCh) - Nursing degrees (Adult, Child, Mental Health) - Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging (BSc) - Midwifery (BMid), Occupational Therapy (BSc), Physiotherapy (BSc), Radiotherapy and Oncology (BSc) # Application Process - Eligible students holding an offer will be invited by email to complete an application form - Applicants must answer a 300-word question on their specific achievements or evidence supporting their scholarship application - Applications must be submitted by 3 April 2026 at 23:59 (UK time) # Important Deadlines - Scholarship application deadline: 3 April 2026, 23:59 (UK time) - Scholarship acceptance deadline: within 2 weeks of award notification (scholarships not accepted in time may be reallocated) - Meeting offer conditions deadline: 31 August 2026 # Conditions for Offer Holders - Conditional offer holders must confirm Cardiff University as their firm choice by the UCAS deadline and meet all offer conditions, including English language requirements, by 31 August 2026 - Unconditional offer holders must confirm Cardiff University as their firm choice by their UCAS deadline and have met the original admissions criteria # Scholarship Value and Award Details - The scholarship provides a £10,000 tuition fee waiver/discount - No cash alternative is available - The award cannot be used to replace any required deposit - The scholarship applies only to full-time students based on the Cardiff campus starting in autumn 2026 - The award is not transferable to other years of entry This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for international students seeking financial support based on academic excellence at Cardiff University. Interested applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria and submit their applications before the deadline to maximize their chances of receiving this prestigious award.

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Cardiff, United Kingdom